Denver Broncos ratings in Madden NFL 19 – The Denver Post

Electronic Arts unveiled its complete launch ratings this week for the upcoming Madden NFL 19. Here’s a look at how the Broncos stack up.

Position battles

Running back: With C.J. Anderson now in Carolina, Devontae Booker tops Denver’s Madden depth chart with an overall rating of 76. Rookie Royce Freeman isn’t far behind at 73. De’Angelo Henderson (64) and David Williams (63) round out the rest of list. Former Colorado Buffaloes tailback Phillip Lindsay isn’t in the game yet.

Tight end: Jake Butt and Jeff Heuerman lead the way with each player coming in at 74 overall. Troy Fumagalli and Austin Traylor are next at 70, followed by Brian Parker (65).

Cornerback: Chris Harris Jr. (88) and Bradley Roby (83) are entrenched in the top two spots. It’s more wide open at No. 3 with newly acquired Tramaine Brock Sr. (72) holding a slight edge over Brendan Langley (70) and rookie Isaac Yiadom (70).

Quarterback:Case Keenum enters the year as the clear No. 1 and earned a solid 81 rating to prove it. Paxton Lynch (70) is just in front of Chad Kelly (68) for the No. 2 spot.

Returner: Carlos Henderson and Emmanuel Sanders have the early lead with each having an 83 kick return rating. Brendan Langley and Isaiah McKenzie are next with 81, apiece, followed by Kenny Bell (79) and Jordan Taylor (76).

Right tackle Jared Veldheer is tied for second in strength at 97 behind Rams defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.

McKenzie has the eighth-worst carry rating (61) — the lower the rating, the higher the risk of fumbles. In his rookie season last year, McKenzie had six fumbles, tied for second among non-quarterbacks.